/CyberSecFrameworks

This Repo_Guide should act as a Guideline to correctly correspond the CSF 2.0 and the other NIST SP 800-53 and 800-63 in relation to each other. Target Group SME.

Overview CyberSecurity Frameworks

Idea:

This Repo_Guide should act as a Guideline to correctly correspond (NIST) frameworks, guidelines, and controls. Target Group: SMEs.

Introduction

Purpose and Scope

This guide aims to provide an overview of major existing cybersecurity and IT frameworks, detailing their purpose, scope, and key components. It is designed to help SMEs understand the differences and applications of each framework to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

How to Use This Guide

  • Navigation: Use the Table of Contents to navigate to specific sections.
  • Comparison Table: Refer to the comparison table for a quick overview of key differences between frameworks.
  • Deep Dive: Click on the links provided to access detailed guides and official documents for each framework.

Framework Comparison Table

Framework/Guide Purpose Controls Legally Binding* Application Area
NIST CSF 2.0 Manage cybersecurity risks No No General cybersecurity
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 Catalog of security and privacy controls Yes Yes Federal information systems
NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5 Assessing security and privacy controls Yes Yes Federal information systems
NIST SP 800-53B Security and privacy control baselines Yes Yes Federal information systems
SP 800-63-3 Digital Identity Digital identity services requirements Yes Yes Digital identity services
SP 800-63A Enrollment and Identity Verifying identity for digital authentication Yes Yes Digital identity services
SP 800-63B Authentication and Lifecycle Authenticating users in government systems Yes Yes Digital identity services
SP 800-63C Federation and Assertions Implementing federated identity systems Yes Yes Federated identity systems
ISO 27001 Standard Information security management systems Yes No General information security
COBIT (ISACA) IT governance and management Yes No IT governance

*Depending on Country

Detailed Framework Sections (Deep Dive)

Important

Section to be expanded/completed with framework related deep dives.

NIST

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0

Purpose: Provides guidance to manage cybersecurity risks and offers a taxonomy of high-level cybersecurity outcomes.
Key Components: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.
Application: General cybersecurity management across industries.

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

Purpose: Catalog of security and privacy controls for information systems and organizations.
Key Components: Control Families (e.g., Access Control, Incident Response).
Application: Federal information systems and organizations.

NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5

Purpose: Procedures for assessing security and privacy controls.
Key Components: Assessment Procedures, Control Enhancements.
Application: Federal information systems and organizations.

NIST SP 800-53B

Purpose: Security and privacy control baselines for the Federal Government.
Key Components: Low, Moderate, High impact levels.
Application: Federal information systems.

SP 800-63-3 Digital Identity Guidelines

Purpose: Technical requirements for implementing digital identity services.
Key Components: Identity Proofing, Authentication, Federation.
Application: Digital identity services in federal agencies.

SP 800-63A Enrollment and Identity Proofing

Purpose: Guidelines for verifying an identity for digital authentication.
Key Components: Identity Proofing, Credential Service Provider (CSP).
Application: Enrollment and identity proofing in digital identity services.

SP 800-63B Authentication and Lifecycle Management

Purpose: Guidelines for authenticating users in government systems.
Key Components: Authentication Methods, Lifecycle Management.
Application: Authentication in government systems.

Important

Chapter 5 elaborates on Strength of Memorized Secrets stating: "Memorized secrets SHALL be at least 8 characters in length if chosen by the subscribercontains password guidelines."

SP 800-63C Federation and Assertions

Purpose: Guidelines for implementing federated identity systems.
Key Components: Federations, Assertions, Technical Procedures.
Application: Federated identity systems in government.

ISO 27001 Standard

Purpose: Establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS).
Key Components: Risk Assessment, Risk Treatment, Security Controls.
Application: General information security management across industries.

COBIT (ISACA)

Purpose: IT governance and management framework.
Key Components: Governance Objectives, Management Objectives, Process Capability.
Application: IT governance and management.